Saadani National Park is a unique and magical park. It is a great Tanzanian secret, wowing those lucky enough to visit, with its great beauty and diversity of activities available. It truly is the place where bush meets beach.

Enjoy our incredible tour with an unbelievable array of wildlife spotting opportunities, unique accommodation and unrivalled hospitality. If you are looking for a true African experience and an adventure you will be talking about for generations then look no further - Saadani and the Elephant Isle Conservancy is the place for you.

The Family Adventure Company works with Tent with a View – a local operator who created the Elephant Isle Conservancy from an area of intense wildlife activity that was previously outside the park and in need of protection. At the heart of this is Babs’ Camp – the base for your safari.

The area is home to large herds of buffalo and giraffe, which use the salt flats and coastal bush around its perimeter as safe havens from which to feed and drink, elephants feeding and wallowing, prides of lions with their cubs and turtles laying their eggs on the beaches.

We offer safaris by day and night in 4x4 vehicles, great walks to study animal behaviour, canoe rides, powered boat excursions out to snorkelling sites where turtles breed and a magnificent viewing platform "The Roof of Saadani" which also provides the main restaurant and bar facility for Babs’ Camp.

The rooms at Babs’ Camp are unique – they are working Land Rovers which convert into extremely comfortable double storey homes, with elevated bedrooms with fantastic views, solar electricity, solar hot water, and a full bath. The ease with which these rooms can be set up allows them to be moved around the conservancy, at a very short notice, to wherever the wildlife action is best.

Then, spice up your life with flight across to the ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar. Take time to soak up the sun and lie back in the shade of a coconut palm, then get active with snorkelling or games along the pristine powder of the beach. With comfortable beachside accommodation, delicious meals and knowledgeable local guides, experience both the wild and laidback sides of Tanzania with a family trip to remember.

Select your itinerary:

Day

1/2

Fly to Dar es Salaam

After flying overnight you will arrive into Tanzania and Dar es Salaam airport in the early morning. You will be met at the airport and transferred to Saadani National Park which will take approximately 4 hours. Enjoy lunch at Bab's Camp before enjoying an afternoon game drive that turns into a night drive. Keep your eyes peeled for nocturnal activity. We will then have dinner in the Tower tonight.

Bab's Camp - Lunch and Dinner included.

Day

3

Game drive & Camera trap setting

This morning awake early for an amazing foot safari on the salt flats with your guide to learn about animal prints and how to set a camera trap returning to the Tower for a late breakfast. Relax in the Crow’s nest during the heat of the day and in the afternoon head for a game drive, this time returning for dinner on the salt flats under the stars by the camp fire

Bab's Camp - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day

4

Saadani National Park

After a leisurely breakfast, we will drive down to the Wami river where we will take part in a thrilling boat safari giving us the opportunity to spot wildlife from the river, offering a brand new perspective. We will provide an African style packed lunch (you won't be dissapointed) amongst the hippos pods and crocs and amazing birdlife on the river. We will enjoy a game drive back on our back to to Babs’ Camp for dinner followed by a well-earned sleep before tomorrow's activities.

Bab's Camp - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day

5

Saadani National Park

After breakfast head down to check your camera trap for animal activity then drive to Simply Saadani Camp. There are 11 rooms here all facing the Indian Ocean and surrounded by wildlife. In the afternoon, head down to the wildlife research centre to look at your camera trap photos and learn about the camps’ elephant research. You may also wish to jump in a local canoe (mtumbwe) for a paddle up the camp’s creek or go on a nature walk before dinner

Simply Saadani Camp - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day

6

Saadani National Park

This morning, you may visit the local fishing village of Mkwaka on foot with your guide OR if endangered green turtles are hatching, drive to the Madete marine park to watch turtles leave their nests and head to the sea, a truly wonderful sight

Simply Saadani Camp - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day

7

Saadani National Park

After breakfast you will spend the rest of the morning learning how to be a Masai, about Masai medicinal plants and traditional way of life. After lunch is your Masai dance lesson an how to dress like a Masai. This evening, dress up in your Masai “shuka” and head to the boma for dancing and a traditional Swahili buffet

Simply Saadani Camp - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day

8

Zanzibar

This morning at Simply Saadani is free time (either relax or take an optional excursion to a sandbar by boat for snorkelling). After early lunch, transfer to airstrip for flight to Zanzibar at 1515. Transfer to Nungwi and The Zanzibari boutique hotel

Zanzibari Boutique hotel - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day

9

Zanzibar

Today is free to relax and enjoy all that Zanzibar has to offer. You may want to visit a spice farm or just enjoy wandering and relaxing.

Zanzibari Boutique hotel - Breakfast and dinner included

Day

10

Zanzibar

Today is free to relax once again. Enjoy the hotel's infinity pool or chill out in one of the "Rock pools" watching the traditional dhows sail up and down the coast. The Dhpw bar and restaurant is a great place to enjoy a drink and relax if you want some shade.

Zanzibari Boutique hotel - Breakfast and dinner included

Day

11

Departure Day

Today the trip ends around lunchtime , you will be transferred to the airport at lunchtime to check-in for your flight home.

Breakfast included

Saadani National Park.

It’s certainly hard to beat the excitement of a walking safari, spotting elephants, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and more. A relaxing river boat trip will also allow a glimpse of hippos and crocodiles! You’ll also go to a watch tower to observe animals at night. The variety of viewing opportunities makes this trip fantastic!

Zanzibar

Enjoy 3 nights on the paradise Spice Island of Zanzibar. You'll stay in a great hotel and have plenty of time to relax , share stores and have a dip in the pool. If you are feeling more energetic you could head out on a tour of the island's capital "Stone Town" or even visit a Spice Farm, a great way to learn about somethigns we take for granted at home.

Our Comfort Tanzania and Zanzibar Family safaris is one of our many Africa Family tours. To find out more visit our Africa holidays page.

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